Trade Assistant - Ballarat East

About Alstom

Alstom leads the way in sustainable and smart mobility worldwide, offering a comprehensive range of transport solutions including high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility technologies. With 80,000 employees globally, Alstom connects cities while advancing greener transportation.

Role Overview

We have an opening for a Trade Assistant at our Ballarat site, working a night shift on a 4 days on/4 days off roster. This role involves supporting the maintenance of Velocity DMUs, integral to the V/Line Fleet that transports passengers across regional Victoria. The role contributes to the management and upkeep of V/Line rolling stock.

Key Duties

• Perform a variety of general support tasks assisting with servicing, testing, repairing, overhauling, or modifying Velocity units and their components.
• Execute housekeeping responsibilities as directed by supervisors or trades personnel.
• Ensure that fleet operations maintain efficiency, safety, and comply with pertinent industry standards.
• Remove skirting panels and other train elements safely and efficiently.
• Dismantle, reassemble, and mount various train components as part of maintenance activities.
• Operate forklifts; experience with overhead cranes or rigging/dogging is advantageous.
• Conduct detailed cleaning of vehicles, including steam cleaning seats, washing windows, and cleaning service pits.

Candidate Profile

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work outcomes.
• Effective communication skills coupled with good time management abilities.
• Ability to follow directions and maintain a proactive, positive work approach.
• Willingness and flexibility to work rotating rosters that include weekends and public holidays.
• Physical capability to perform tasks that may involve manual labor.
• Prior experience in rail car maintenance is favourable but not mandatory.
• Competence in reading technical documents such as engineering drawings and operational manuals.

Benefits and Perks

• Complimentary corporate gym membership for employees.
• Free salary continuity insurance coverage.
• Options to purchase additional annual leave and participate in novated leasing programs.
• Confidential wellbeing support services available for employees and their families.
• Access to award-winning training programs to support ongoing professional development.

Additional Information

We welcome applicants regardless of train enthusiast status, and believe working at Alstom will leave you proud to be part of the rail industry. We are dedicated to inclusivity, equality, and accessibility, encouraging applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, and minority groups.

We value flexibility and inclusivity, so please communicate any workplace needs or recruitment process accommodations to our human resources team.

Applicants must successfully complete pre-employment reference and medical checks, which include drug and alcohol testing.